Paul Dankert

Paul H. Dankert March 18, 1949-May 22, 2017 Paul H. Dankert, 68, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. He was born March 18, 1949 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Donald Dankert and Ardelle (Reuss) Dankert. Paul retired from New York Blower and served in the Untied States Army during Vietnam. He had a love for classic cars and listening to Motown music. He enjoyed camping, meeting with his friends and family at the Co-Op shop, and spending time with his Shitzu dog "Spanky". He married Jackie S. Dankert (Holt) who preceded in death January 29, 2013. He is survived by his son, Todd (Debi) Dankert of La Porte, IN; daughter, Tracy (Dave) Mylin of Barrington, IL; three step-children, Anna Veach (Deryl) of LaPorte, IN., Casey Rogers of Omaha, NE., and Cindy Kirkham of New Carlisle, IN.; eighteen- grandchildren; Tyler, T.J., Owen and Dayn Dankert, Michael Bubalo, Cooper and Parker Mylin, Nathan, Justin, Katie and Alexis Veach, Madison and Riley Kirkham, Elisa Albertson, Matthew Rimmer, John Bechner, Anjelika Moore, and Madysyn Rogers; four - great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gale Novak of La Porte, IN, and Bonnie (Jerry) Bennitt of La Porte, IN, and also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both his parents, wife, one step-son and one grandson. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN. There will be no visitation or service. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the La Porte American Legion Post 83, 228 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, Indiana 46350 Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Paul H. Dankert. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Paul H. Dankert please visit our Sympathy Store.